Age of Rock Quiz

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Which statement describes metamorphic rock formation? Select the correct answer.(1 point)
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Magma cools and hardens.
Magma cools and hardens.

Pressure causes rock to change.
Pressure causes rock to change.

Layers build up over time.
Layers build up over time.

Once-living organisms become buried.
Once-living organisms become buried.
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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Pressure causes rock to change.

This statement describes the process of metamorphic rock formation, where existing rocks change due to pressure and temperature conditions.